Morning Worship at 10:45 am

"An Ancient Word for the New Year"

Psalm 119:9-16

Kevin DeYoung

No Evening Worship

You can prepare for worship this week by listening to the music we will be singing. The links below have music playlists of what we will be singing this week!

• Bulletin with music for morning worship
• Digital bulletin for devices for morning worship
• Christ Covenant's Spotify channel for Sunday's playlist
• Christ Covenant's Apple music channel for Sunday's playlist

Livestream Options

If you are unable to join us in person for either morning or evening worship we hope you will join us on the livestream on either YouTube or our website at christcovenant.org/live.

Sympathy To:

Lynnette Peterson on the loss of her husband and our church member, Andy Peterson.

Family and friends on the loss of our church member, Steve Thompson.

Dec. 31 • Morning Worship

Dec. 31 • No Evening Worship

Jan. 1 • Church offices closed 

Jan. 5 • First Friday Fellowship

Jan. 6 • Men’s Fellowship Breakfast

Jan. 7 • Sunday School resumes

Jan. 7 • New Member Class begins

Jan. 10 • CCYM Lumberjack Games

Jan. 12 • Senior Adult Monthly Luncheon

Jan. 21 • Supported Worker Spotlight

Jan. 22 • Women’s Winter Girls’ Night Out

Jan. 27 • Men’s Monthly Golf Outing

Feb. 17 • International Eats Outreach

This list shares special events and various weekly programs. To see all of our events, visit either the full calendar or the news webpage for a complete list of what is happening at Christ Covenant.

Each new year, Campus Outreach hosts a conference for college and university students. From January 3 - 6, 2024, hundreds of students from all over the east coast will gather in Washington, D.C. for four days of investing in their relationship with God, connecting with others, and learning how to follow God in college. Each day is packed with impactful speakers, breakout seminars, fellowship, worship, fun activities and opportunities to explore the person of Jesus. This year, Pastor Eric Russ will be one of the main speakers for the conference. Please be in prayer for the students and staff who will be attending this year!

All men ages 12 and older are invited to the Men's Fellowship Breakfast on Saturday, January 6, 8:00 am - 9:30 am, in the Community Life Center. A buffet breakfast will be served followed by our speaker, Wade Byrum, and table conversations. Click here to sign up! There is a $10 donation for breakfast, please pay in either cash or check. Email questions to Amy Van Dusen at avandusen@christcovenant.org. 

Sunday School will resume with new classes beginning Sunday, January 7, 2024. New Sunday School booklets are available at the tables coming into the sanctuary. New class information can also be found online by clicking here. Below are the class titles. All classes begin at 9:00 am.

"Growing Deeper Together: The Life of David" 

"Introduction to Reformed Theology: The Canons of Dort"

"Sexuality & Discipleship"

"Pilgrim’s Progress, Our Neglected Treasure"

"Twenty-First Century Insights Into Global Missions: Countering the Myths and Stereotypes"

"New Member Class"

We hope you will find a class that will benefit your relationship with Christ and connect you with others. Our pastors are looking forward to hosting a time of fellowship and prayer each Sunday morning as we begin class. Regular discipleship and fellowship is a vital part of learning to stand on truth and walk in grace together. If you have any questions about Sunday School, please email info@christcovenant.org.

Our next New Member Class begins Sunday, January 7, 2024, and you can register today for the class!

The New Member Class is an opportunity to learn more about the ministries, people, staff, doctrine, and vision of Christ Covenant. The class is open to anyone but is especially for those who are new to Christ Covenant or are considering membership at the church. Topics include Presbyterian theology, the importance of church membership, philosophy of worship, the role of elders and deacons, and how to get plugged into the church. This class is required for those 9th grade and older who would like to become members of Christ Covenant Church. Those participating will have the opportunity to develop relationships with other class participants and current members.

We ask that everyone interested in attending the New Member Class to register by clicking here. If you have any questions, please email Michelle Gustavson at mgustavson@christcovenant.org.

All are welcome to join us on Sunday, January 21, following the evening service in the Community Life Center rooms 1&2 (CLC), to hear from our Supported Workers, Bud and Barb Speck! Bud works with Wycliffe Bible Translators as a Communications Consultant, and Barb dedicates her time to intercessory prayer. They recently moved from Germany and are currently staying in Charlotte, NC. Come and enjoy light refreshments as we learn about what the Lord is doing through the Specks and the impacts of Wycliffe Bible Translators around the world!  

All men ages 16 and older who enjoy playing golf are invited to come play a round of golf at Monroe Country Club on Saturday, January 27, 2024, with tee time at 11:00 am. The cost is $55. Only 20 spots are available, please click here to sign up to secure your spot.  

As a New Year’s gift to the Christ Covenant congregation, Clearly Reformed is giving away 500 copies of Pastor Kevin’s book, Crazy Busy. They can be picked up in the lobby this Sunday morning. Happy New Year!

Gifts to the church in December are a significant part of our annual income and help support more than 50 ministries. Generally, gifts to the church in the form of checks or cash that are mailed (and postmarked), or placed in the church offering by December 31, or delivered in person to the church office by 3:45 pm on Friday, December 29, should be deductible for tax purposes. You may also take advantage of our secure online giving at https://christcovenant.org/members/giving/. God blesses Christ Covenant through your gifts, and they are greatly appreciated. Call the Church Finance Office at 704-847-3505 with any questions or for more information, including details on handling stock/fund or IRA transfers.

Have you considered joining a small group in the new year? At a large and growing church like ours, small groups provide a vital avenue for connecting in fellowship and sharing life with one another as we grow together in Christ. A small group can help a big church feel small.

We have a special small group signup season that opens next Sunday, January 7 and ends on January 21! Be on the lookout for more information. Contact our small groups coordinator, Caleb Johnson, with any questions at calebjohnson@christcovenant.org or 704-814-1091.

Officer Nominations open on January 2, 2024! Would you prayerfully consider who you believe could serve our church well as an elder or deacon? Through these offices Christ rules and shepherds his church. All nominees must be male and a member of our church for at least two years by his election (June 2024). The nomination form gives additional attributes of elder and deacon to consider as you are thinking of men to nominate. Nomination forms are available at either the Welcome Center in the main lobby or online at https://christcovenant.org/officer-nomination/. Nominations will be received until Sunday, January 28. Thank you!

We invite you to watch a video called "For the Good: The Life and Legacy of Dr. Harry L. Reeder, III" online by clicking here. This is a video honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Harry Reeder. This video also tells a lot of the history of Christ Covenant Church as Dr. Reeder was the founding pastor of Christ Covenant Church. This video is free to watch and available on YouTube.

Current employment opportunities at Christ Covenant include:

Facilities Maintenance (full-time) &

Temporary Facilities Maintenance (Now-February 2024)

Details at christcovenant.org/aboutus/employment

Covenant Day School is hiring for various positions. Details at https://www.covenantday.org/about-us/employment